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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the court's decision that determined a compensation of R$ 5,000 after a domestic worker worked up to 15 hours a day

A domestic worker in Salvador, Brazil, was awarded R$ 5,000 in compensation after working excessively long hours, infringing on her rights to rest and leisure.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Senate: the ruling party approved the Labor Reform and the opposition announced it will be judicialized for "unconstitutionality"

Argentina's Senate passed a controversial Labor Reform after eliminating a contentious article but faces judicial challenges from the opposition.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

States celebrate law that relaxes environmental licensing but fear judicialization

Authorities welcome the new environmental licensing law in Brazil but express concerns over potential judicial challenges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judicial workers have gone on strike again as the conflict escalates over the transfer of labor jurisdiction to the City

Judicial workers in Argentina have resumed strikes amid escalating tensions regarding the proposed transfer of labor jurisdiction to Buenos Aires.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Surprising Decision: The Conviction of Democracy Activist Is Nullified

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Malvinas Case: Committee to Present Extension Resource to Clarify Compliance with Reparation Measures

The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Ecuador plans to monitor and push for compliance with the court's reparations ruling concerning the Malvinas case involving the forced disappearance of four children.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nationwide Chief Judges: 'Legal distortion crime causes severe side effects... goes against guaranteeing basic rights of citizens'

Chief judges from across South Korea have expressed serious concerns regarding the Democratic Party's proposed judicial reform bills, particularly the legal distortion crime law.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Deliveroo Placed Under Judicial Administration: "Exploits Riders, Wages 90% Below Poverty Line"

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Avimukteshwaranand say about the anticipatory bail petition?

Avimukteshwaranand has made statements regarding the anticipatory bail petition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Starting the National Judges' Conference on the 'Three Judicial Reform Bills'... Park Young-jae states 'It directly affects the protection of citizens' rights'

A nationwide judges' conference has been convened to discuss the three judicial reform bills pushed by the Democratic Party of Korea, which aim to reshape the relationship between the judiciary and citizen rights.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judicial Workers Initiate Strike in Rejection of Labor Jurisdiction Transfer to Buenos Aires

Judicial workers in Argentina have initiated a nationwide strike against the transfer of labor jurisdiction to Buenos Aires, demanding job stability for 1,600 employees.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Tunisian lawyer jailed by anti-terror court released from prison

Ahmed Souab, a prominent Tunisian lawyer, has been released from prison after serving a 10-month sentence handed down by an anti-terror court for criticizing a mass trial of political figures.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Amendment to the National Referendum Act Advances to the Judicial Committee... The First Step for Constitutional Vote

The amendment procedure for the National Referendum Act, a prerequisite for constitutional reform, gained momentum in the National Assembly on the 23rd, raising prospects for a vote before the ongoing February session ends.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous people enter Cargill's internal area in Parรก in protest against eviction order

Indigenous protesters entered the Cargill area in Parรก, Brazil, opposing a judicial eviction order related to the government's hydroproject plan.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

From Deportations and Cutbacks to Anti-Trans Measures: The Successive Setbacks of Trump's Administration by the Judiciary

The article discusses the various judicial setbacks faced by the Trump administration, including a recent Supreme Court ruling against tariffs.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Venezuela: Amnesty for 379 Political Prisoners

Venezuela's judicial system has approved the release of 379 political prisoners following the adoption of an amnesty law.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Chronology of the 'Noelia' case | The judicial journey exhausts the instances in Spain

The 'Noelia' case has reached a critical point in Spain as a young woman with paralysis awaits euthanasia amid legal challenges from her father.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian Lawyer's Day

On Ecuadorian Lawyer's Day, the crucial role of legal professionals is highlighted amidst the country's political uncertainty and institutional instability.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Chairman of the Judicial Council warns that the new pension law may violate three points of the Constitution

The Chairman of the Judicial Council of Latvia has raised concerns that a proposed special pension law for judges and prosecutors may infringe on constitutional rights by affecting their financial security and independence.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The abortion case in Oleล›nica. Maล‚gorzata Manowska vs. the prosecutor's office. The court's decision is here

The article discusses a high-profile abortion case involving a woman who sought to terminate her late-term pregnancy due to health concerns, leading to legal implications involving judicial authority and prosecutorial decisions in Poland.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

From migrants to NGO ships. How activist judges want to sink the government

Recent judicial decisions in Italy have mandated compensations for NGOs involved in migrant rescues, stirring political controversy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessmen have 15 days to vacate the area of an old hospital in MT after court decision

A court in Brazil granted a 15-day notice for businessmen to vacate a site of the former Santa Tereza Hospital in Cuiabรก, favoring the heirs of the property.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRF1 revokes decision on judicial emergency and maintains eviction order for Santarรฉm port

The TRF1 court upheld a previous eviction order for indigenous protesters occupying access to the port in Santarรฉm, Parรก, Brazil.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

HRW calls for dismantling of repressive apparatus in Venezuela

Human Rights Watch urges Venezuelan authorities to implement immediate reforms in judicial and electoral institutions to repeal abusive laws.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The Empowerment of Religious Courts to Decide Civil Matters is a Step That Will Harm the Most Vulnerable in Society

The Israeli Knesset has taken another step toward transforming the country into a halachic state by expanding the powers of religious courts to adjudicate civil matters.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Yasmรญn Esquivel calls on regional magistrates to 'administer justice with open doors'

Yasmรญn Esquivel Mossa urged regional magistrates to implement a justice system that listens to and protects the rights of all individuals during a meeting in Mexico City.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court and public contracting

The article discusses the constitutional implications of public contracting laws in Ecuador, highlighting the conflict between administrative authority and judicial recourse.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iran operating secret โ€˜black boxโ€™ sites holding thousands in detention: reports

Reports indicate that Iran is operating secret detention facilities where tens of thousands are held without judicial oversight.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina: In the trial of magistrates, lawyers, and customs officials, the defense denounces violence and lack of respect for the law

In Burkina Faso, a high-profile trial involving magistrates, lawyers, and customs officials has sparked allegations of violence and procedural violations as the defendants face serious corruption charges.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: EU Envoy Warns of 'Dangerous Regression' After Women Sentenced to Death By Stoning in Sudan

The EU envoy to Sudan has raised alarms regarding a recent case where two women were sentenced to death by stoning, warning of a troubling regression in human rights and judicial standards in the country.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The judge's refusal to transfer the migrant convicted 23 times. "Protecting his family life"

An Algerian migrant with a complex criminal profile has won a court ruling requiring compensation from the Italian Interior Ministry due to his forced transfer without proper notification and disruption of family life.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Judicial error in Berlin: Judge delays protocol, alleged rapist is released

A serious judicial error in Berlin has led to the release of an alleged rapist, putting the victim's safety at risk after she bravely testified against him.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

New York Times: Immigration Administration Violates the Constitution and Congress Must Intervene Immediately

The New York Times criticizes the Trump administration's immigration policies, stating that the Department of Homeland Security has repeatedly violated constitutional rights and ignored judicial orders.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Judges are already trying to circumvent the naval blockade

The Italian government attempts to enforce stricter immigration laws, including a naval blockade, while judicial rulings are increasingly expanding the rights of migrants, as seen in a Bologna court decision.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Controversy Over the Introduction of Judicial Complaints: The Last Resort for Basic Rights? A Means to Aid the Powerful?

The proposed 'Judicial Complaint Act' passed through South Korea's National Assembly aims to allow the Constitutional Court to overturn final Supreme Court rulings, raising concerns over its implications for judicial integrity and cost to vulnerable groups.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Inter-American Court admits challenge against judicial reform; Martรญnez Cรกzares asks for a delay in the election of judges

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has accepted a challenge against judicial reforms in Mexico, prompting calls for a delay in the election of judges.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Conflict at Viรฑedos La Redonda: Who is the founder of the winery in Querรฉtaro?

A recent operation regarding alleged dispossession at Viรฑedos La Redonda has put the company in the judicial spotlight and renewed interest in its origin.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1858: Shooting attack at school and home leaves dead in Canada; Novo party takes TSE against Lula's samba-enredo in Rio; Britney Spears sells copyright to all her songs

A tragic shooting incident in Canada leaves 10 dead and several injured, while Brazilian politics faces potential judicial issues regarding Lula's samba-enredo, and Britney Spears sells the rights to her entire music catalog.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The state justice as hope

The article discusses the importance of placing people and their rights as a national priority in Mexico, highlighting recent judicial reforms and their implications for justice delivery.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents block BR-222 after eviction order from residential area in Marabรก, PA

Residents of the Magalhรฃes Residential blocked BR-222 in Marabรก, Parรก, in protest against a judicial eviction order affecting over 200 families.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
Crime & Justice

Judge knocks year off Mรฉtis-Cree womanโ€™s sentence for sexually assaulting 15-year-old

A British Columbia judge reduced the prison sentence of a Mรฉtis-Cree woman convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy, citing systemic biases against Indigenous people in the judicial process.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: Prosecutorial Request Against a Delivery Company for "Exploitation Conditions" of Workers

The Milanese prosecutor's office has requested the judicial administration of Foodinho, the company behind the delivery platform Glovo in Italy, citing conditions of worker exploitation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

LAT: the acceptance of the statement for restoring capacity cannot be linked to the prior evaluation of medical data

A court case in Lithuania involved a person's appeal to revoke a previous declaration of incompetence due to an improvement in their health, which was initially dismissed by lower courts due to insufficient medical evidence.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

A court in Iran sentences Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to seven and a half years in prison

A court in Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to seven and a half years in prison for conspiracy and propaganda against the regime.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Poland will pay 114,000 for the decision of the neo-judge of the Supreme Court. It concerns the illegal suspension of Judge Morawiec

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Poland's suspension of Judge Beata Morawiec was illegal and a part of a strategy to intimidate judges, with the state now liable to pay compensation.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Limiting the Lawyer's Word is Limiting Citizens' Access to Justice

The oral argument plays a central role in constructing quality judicial decisions by organizing debate and presenting clear, public arguments, thus enhancing the democratic aspect of justice.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Re-trial Application Dismissed Without Reviewing Original Records by Judge Woo In-sung

The court dismissed a re-trial application recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a past human rights violation incident, without securing original trial records, which raises concerns about judicial oversight.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Crime & Justice

These Venezuela political prisoners got out of jail, but they still arenโ€™t free

Over 300 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela, yet many face restrictions prohibiting public speech and require regular court appearances, with hundreds still incarcerated.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Rohingya Welcome.. East Timor Judiciary Investigates Myanmar Military Crimes

The National Rohingya Arakan Organization welcomed East Timor's judicial response to a civil society petition to investigate the Myanmar military for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Human Rights Watch denounces that the Government is trying to undermine constitutional controls over the Executive Power

Human Rights Watch's latest annual report criticizes the Argentine government for attempting to undermine constitutional checks on executive power, highlighting issues such as anti-protest protocols, the stigmatization of journalists, and numerous judicial vacancies.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:01 UTC

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